An alley or alleyway is a narrow lane found in urban areas, often for pedestrians only, which usually runs between or behind buildings. In older cities and towns in Europe, alleys are often what is left of a medieval street network, or a right of way or ancient footpath in an urban setting. In older urban development, alleys were built to allow for deliveries such as coal to the rear of houses. Alleys may be paved, or simply dirt tracks. A blind alley has no outlet at one end and is thus a cul-de-sac. Many modern urban developments do not incorporate alleys, but some may provide a se...

America () is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg, originated in the late 19th century. It is a part of the municipality of Horst aan de Maas, and lies about 16 km northwest of Venlo. It shares the name with the American continent. In 2001, the town of America had 991 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.21 km², and contained 397 residences. Including the surrounding countryside, America had 2190 inhabitants as of 2006. Gallery File:Rowwen_Hèze_fans_in_America,_Limburg,_Nederland.jpg|Rowwen Hèze fans in front of the town sign of America, Limburg File:Grubbenv...